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Broken Social Scene and Land of Talk was definitely a pleasant surprise at the Bronson Center Thursday October 27th. Not having really listened to Broken Social Scene beforehand, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I knew that Feist and Emily Haines are in Broken Social Scene albeit they don't commonly tour with Broken Social Scene anymore, I was expecting something more of the Canadian indie scene. But the show had much more of a rock feel. Not heavy metal, but I was expecting something almost reminiscent of Arcade Fire. My bad.

The opening band Land of Talk definitely brought the show beyond what Bronson Center is used to. I loved it when Liz hesitantly asked the crowd to come up to the stage instantly turning the place from concert hall to rock concert. The bouncers at the side of the stage freaked out when Liz said that, I don't think they were too happy. I've always loved Land of Talk and was quite happy that they had new songs for this show. They have a new album out Some Are Lakes which came out October 9th you can get here or anywhere. Make sure you check them out, I will be posting an album review of this when I get the album. I included my favorite song by them, Summer Special, which sadly isn't in the album. But you can get it from their EP Applause Cheer Boo Hiss along with well, a bunch of their older songs that aren't on their new album.


Land of Talk - Summer Special

Broken Social Scene was phenomenal and completely unexpected. For the week I've had, they were a pleasant surprise. No girls this show, I guess Feist, Emily Haines or Amy Millan couldn't make it. But there was a girl who tried and successfully filled their shoes. Liz Powell from Land of Talk had the voice and the vibe to take over the spot of female vocalist. Possible new Broken Social Scene member? The multi-talented Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning lead the show, along with the guitarists Sam Goldberg and Andrew Whiteman. I can only name two of the horns section, but their additions to the end of multiple songs has always brought the band to a different level. Charles Spearin who switched between guitar and trumpet had quite the strange experimental part of the show with saxophonist Leon Kingstone. They matched the saxophone with Charles' neighbor talking about life, love and happiness. Whatever that was, I laughed a little inside. I can't forget the drummer Justin Peroff who was up there the whole time, even when they did the little switches in between songs he was there. I actually loved 7/4 Shoreline thanks to the contribution of Liz. Among my other favorites were Major Label Debut, Fire Eye'd Boy, Kevin Drew's commentary on Stephen Harper, and a bunch of other songs I can't possibly name.

Almost forgot an image. The photo is NOT from this venue, cause I didn't take any pictures and I couldn't find any. So send me some if you have any good ones. I saw so many photographers at this show, yet no pictures. What's the point of taking pictures? I'll start bringing my camera from now on to concerts cause this is lame. The photo is of Broken Social Scene at the Siren Music Festival this year in Coney Island, USA.


Broken Social Scene - 7/4 (Shoreline)


Broken Social Scene - Major Label Debut